Chargers sign RB Russell Hansbrough ahead of game vs. Raiders

The Chargers have signed running back Rusell Hansbrough to the active roster ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Raiders, per Los Angeles’ official site.

Hansbrough joined the Chargers practice squad prior to Week 15 after RB Austin Ekeler broke his ahead. Ekeler is listed as a go for Sunday’s game but is limited by a club on his right (strong) hand.

Moreover, feature back Melvin Gordon is optimistic he will play and is officially listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report, meaning having a little insurance at the position is wise by coach Anthony Lynn with the playoffs on the line.

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Hansbrough originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Buccaneers in 2016 and played two games for them last year. He has also been part of Tampa’s and the Giants’ practice squads over the past two seasons.

Hansbrough played his college football at Missouri, where he carried the ball 467 times for 2,344 and 15 TDs, averaging 5.0 per carry.